Event Safety

A Tough Mudder event is a one-of-a-kind experience, and crossing the finish line represents a true accomplishment. On the course, you’ll leave your comfort zone behind as you conquer challenges unlike any other you’ve faced.

While our obstacles are built to be challenging, it’s important to remember that Tough Mudder events are not races. They are untimed, and with no penalties for skipping obstacles, you can customize the experience to make sure it’s the right challenge for you.

At TMHQ, safety is our top priority, and experts are involved at every step of the process to keep you safe. Take a look behind the scenes to learn more:

Tough Mudder Events Safety Facts:

Tough Mudder as a company has hosted over 150 events in the past 5 years, with more than 2 million Mudders safely earning their headbands.

TMHQ has more than 100 employees with event experience, including more than 20 full time employees with a collective 75+ years of expertise in safety and mass participation event delivery for organizations including the Olympic Games, FIFA, USA Triathlon, New York Road Runners, USTA, PGA Tour, Rugby World Cup, IMG and more.

Proper training is key to injury prevention. Remember that you’ll be covering 10+ miles and 20 obstacles for a Tough Mudder, and 5+ miles and 10 obstacles for a Tough Mudder Half in one day. The course will test not just strength, but also stamina, agility, teamwork and mental grit. For training recommendations, visit toughmudder.com/physical-training.

If you have any existing injuries or known medical conditions, consult with your doctor before you begin training.

If you are sick on event day or in the days leading up to it, do not participate. Your illness may be contagious and may put other participants at risk. To ensure you’re eligible for a full refund, be sure to choose registration protection.

Be sure to arrive at the on-site Warm-Up Zone 15 minutes before your assigned start time. Our trainers will take you through a variety of exercises to ensure you’re properly warmed up before you tackle the course.

A color-coded Event Alert System is used on site to alert all participants to course conditions throughout the event. As weather conditions and other variables change, you will be updated by colored flags set throughout the event site. Click here to familiarize yourself with Evert Alert System before coming on site, and be sure to remain alert throughout event day.

Your registration fee is inclusive of a mandatory insurance policy ,Tough Mudder Inc Participant Accident Insurance Participant Accident Insurance is purchased through ACE American Insurance Company and provides accidental medical benefits up to $100,000 per person for medical bills arising from an injury suffered while participating in a Tough Mudder event. In addition to Accidental Medical Benefits, the insurance provides $10,000 Accidental Death Benefit. Loss of income, sometimes called Disability Insurance is not provided by Tough Mudder.

This is a brief description of the benefits available under the insurance policy. It is not a contract of insurance. For any further inquiries contact info@toughmudder.co.nz and for information on the benefits provided.